President Koscick asks for a moment of silence to honor former President Wachenshwanz and makes comments about Bill, his life and his service to the Union.

President Koscick talked about the succession to President and Vice President per the bylaws after Bills passing. President Koscick asks for the memberships help with filling Union board positions in upcoming elections. Vice President and Secretary terms are up this year.

Cathy Watkins was appointed as Vice President to finish Ken’s term as Vice President.

Cathy is sworn in as Vice President.

Minutes

A motion is made C.D. to accept the minutes with changes from 11/17/18 and seconded by C.W.. The motion passes.

Treasurer’s Report

There were some unexpected expenses due to the passing of Bill Wachenshwanz. Some meals for the family were paid during the wake and funeral. The Local will also pay a portion of the headstone. The NABET logo will be on it.

Discussion about the salary comp for board members.

Nov 2018

Income: 18338.16

Expenses: 17225.27

NET Income: 1112.89

Dec 2018

Income: 9307.82

Expenses: 13677.82

NET Income: -4370.00

A motion is made by T.M to accept the Treasurers report for November and December and seconded by K.S.. The motion passes.

Guest speaker Harriet Applegate from N. Shore AFl-CIO talked about members helping with phone banks or canvasing neighborhoods for November elections.

Minutes: Waved reading of minutes from last meeting by Christopher Dolciato second by Kathy Smith motion PASSED.

Treasurer’s report: No treasure’s report.

New Members: Andrew Robinson (WJW).

Leaving Members: Michael Friend (WJW), Ken Scheck (WJW).

Correspondence: Thank you note from Ed Louloudis (WOIO/WUAB).

Stewards Reports:
(WJW News) has a new Tentative agreement for 2 years because of sale. Not much changed, tighten some items, prompter and sick days.

(WJW Engineering) Kathy Smith and Terry Mullally will be back as temporary “acting stewards” until further notice. Motion by Christopher Dolciato second by Steven Parsons. Motion PASSED.
Negotations are going slowly. Working without a contract since November 2017. Trying for three more meeting dates. Arbitration filed for Jib camera work that did not end in our favor. IA is training.

(WOIO/WUAB) WUAB celebrating 50 years today. Contract is coming up but we are unsure if we are negotiating with Raycom or Gray Media. Some of our members have PSC that are expiring, and the company is trying to force them into signing or they will be let go. If a PSC expires they would fall under our contract.

Motion made not to exceed $800 for food and other items for the general member meeting on Saturday, October 27 by Kathy Smith seconded by Brian Geiger. Motion Passed.

Announcement: Union members are encouraged to see The Cleveland Playhouse performance of “Sweat” on Sunday, October 14.

Next E-Board meeting will be Saturday, October 27 at 9:30am followed by the General Membership at 11:00am.

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Brian Geiger and seconded by Kathy Smith. Motion PASSED.

Meeting called to order by VP Ken Koscick at 10:12am with a welcome and update from President Wachenschwanz

Treasurer’s report given and on file. Problems with reimbursements from WJW new software system

Secretary’s report- Please keep your persupdate minutes on website

Stewards reports WOIO/WUAB- (Chris) signed new 3 year contract in January. Biggest issue- allowing reporters with photog working as a team to shoot video. A meeting with new GM Erik Traitor is coming. WKYC-(Cathy) ratified new 3 year contact in May. Unit has dwindled to 29 members. Several members accepted buyout packages from company. These employees will not be replaced. Multi skilled journalists (MSJ) will be used. WJW- (Terry) Suffani retired last year and was replaced by Brian Dick. Unit offered buyouts. Trying to stay ahead of technology and working on jurisdiction with AI terminology. Contract ends at end of next year. Still having weekly meetings with management for open lines of communication.